Beata Stahre Wästberg

Beata Stahre Wästberg is an Associate Professor and senior researcher at Chalmers University of Technology in the Interaction Design and Software Engineering department. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on visualization in urban planning, particularly addressing how 3D city models can effectively communicate invisible environmental factors like air quality, noise, and social impacts.

• Research Evolution: Transitioned from perceptually realistic color and light simulation in virtual environments to environmental data visualization in urban contexts
• Collaborations: Works with researchers across disciplines and stakeholders from municipalities, government agencies, and businesses
• Key Projects: Leads initiatives like MiljöVIS, SolVis, and SCENDA funded by organizations including Formas and Energimyndigheten

Her visualization work emphasizes cross-disciplinary communication and public dialogue, developing tools that integrate environmental data, cultural values, and infrastructure planning into digital twins and VR urban models. While no specific awards are listed, her research has secured consistent funding for environmental visualization projects.